Mo Cheeks is "doing well" after an undisclosed medical episode occurred while on a flight to Philadelphia on Wednesday, according to a team official.

He is in "good sprits" and is resting as he awaits test results at a Philadelphia hospital. The 60-year-old Thunder assistant had hip surgery in February 2016 and was away from the team for a month last season, but there's no word if this is related. He's been one of the better coaches in the NBA and his moment during a national anthem in Portland was one of the greatest pre-game moments ever. Thu, Jun 1, 2017 04:57:00 PM

Cheeks served as an assistant under Scott Brooks from 2009-13, so this would actually be his second go-around with the team. Expect Donovan to continue to target assistants with NBA experience as he enters his first year in the league. Mon, May 18, 2015 09:58:00 AM

Mo Cheeks is reportedly in the running to join Doc Rivers on the bench as an assistant coach for the Clippers, according to sources.

Cheeks boasts a record of 305-315, not exactly elite, but perhaps he could learn some things from a guy like Doc Rivers. Tony Brown has also emerged as a potential candidate for the assistant coaching position. Brown served alongside Doc in Boston from 2004-07. Mon, Jun 23, 2014 07:18:00 PM

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Mo Cheeks is "doing well" after an undisclosed medical episode occurred while on a flight to Philadelphia on Wednesday, according to a team official.

He is in "good sprits" and is resting as he awaits test results at a Philadelphia hospital. The 60-year-old Thunder assistant had hip surgery in February 2016 and was away from the team for a month last season, but there's no word if this is related. He's been one of the better coaches in the NBA and his moment during a national anthem in Portland was one of the greatest pre-game moments ever.

Cheeks served as an assistant under Scott Brooks from 2009-13, so this would actually be his second go-around with the team. Expect Donovan to continue to target assistants with NBA experience as he enters his first year in the league.

Mo Cheeks is reportedly in the running to join Doc Rivers on the bench as an assistant coach for the Clippers, according to sources.

Cheeks boasts a record of 305-315, not exactly elite, but perhaps he could learn some things from a guy like Doc Rivers. Tony Brown has also emerged as a potential candidate for the assistant coaching position. Brown served alongside Doc in Boston from 2004-07.

Pistons coach Mo Cheeks is considering changes to the starting lineup, according to beat writer David Mayo.

There's no word exactly what changes Cheeks might have in mind, or when he might implement them, but this isn't a surprise on the heels of the Pistons' fourth loss in five games. Rookie Kentavious Caldwell-Pope seems like the most obvious candidate to be benched, but owners should keep an eye out for details of Cheeks' plans.

Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks will not be charged in a domestic incident that occurred August 30, according to County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper.

Cheeks was never arrested and cooperated with police throughout the ordeal. This news solidifies earlier reports of Cheeks' innocence and his focus should now be fully geared towards the new squad in Detroit.

Pistons coach Mo Cheeks has been cleared by police after being investigated for a "dispute" in Birmingham, AL over the weekend.

That's all we know and it sounds like Cheeks managed to avoid the trouble and embarrassment that come along with being arrested. More details may come to light eventually, but it sounds he's in the clear as NBA teams get back into a groove and start prepping for training camp.

The Pistons will add Henry Bibby as an assistant coach to Maurice Cheeks' staff.

Bibby was an assistant coach for Cheeks back in 2006, but has been with the Grizzlies since 2009 with Lionel Hollins. His son, Mike Bibby, has also been rumored to be interested in coaching and wants to play one more year in the NBA.

Maurice Cheeks is already working at changing the culture inside the Pistons' locker room.

Cheeks ran into Jonas Jerebko and Kim English at the team's practice facility after his introductory news conference. Cheeks scolded Jerebko for shooting around in sandals, telling him, "When you’re in (the gym), you’ve got to put in work." According to English, Cheeks has also passed a rule that anyone in the team facility must be wearing Pistons gear. "There should be a sense of pride putting on those Detroit letters every time you take the court. That was the extent of (the conversation), every time you’re on the court, come to work and be in Detroit stuff," English said of what Cheeks told him. It doesn't sound like a lot, but little things like that can go a long away to changing the atmosphere and mindset around a team.

Cheeks, who spent the last four seasons as an assistant in Oklahoma City, has a 284-286 record in eight seasons as an NBA coach (with the Trail Blazers and 76ers). Pistons owner Tom Gores praised his "leadership and player development qualities," and Cheeks has a nice young core to develop with Greg Monroe, Andre Drummond and Brandon Knight. He'll get a three-year deal with a team option for a fourth season.

Maurice Cheeks is the frontrunner for the open Pistons coaching job, sources told Yahoo! Sports.

According to the report, discussions on a new contract could begin soon, and Detroit's ownership and management have reached a "consensus" on Cheeks as their next head coach. He edges out Nate McMillan, and in all likelihood will leave Scott Brooks' staff in OKC to become a head coach in the NBA again.

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Reggie Jackson (ankle) has been cleared to do light running in his rehab.

He is still likely a couple weeks away from his return, which makes sense based on how he's only cleared for light running. Jackson was expected to miss 6-8 back on Dec. 27, so it sounds like he'll be closer to eight weeks. While he's out, Ish Smith will get most of the minutes with Jameer Nelson likely to help out in the second unit.

Hopefully, Bullock will be well enough to play in Friday's game against the Celtics. If Bullock can't suit up, that would mean more minutes for Luke Kennard, Stanley Johnson and maybe Langston Galloway.